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God of War Laufey Physical Disc Release Confirmed, Suggesting 2027 Launch

Santa Monica Studio has confirmed God of War Laufey will be available on a physical disc, suggesting its launch will arrive in 2027.
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Wolf's Gaming Blog
· Jul 10, 2026
God Of War: Laufey Will Launch Before January 2028, Confirms Santa Monica
Santa Monica confirmed God of War: Laufey is coming soon, likely early next year. It’ll be on disc before Sony stops making them in 2028.
Kotaku
· Jul 10, 2026
God Of War Laufey Promises Physical Disc Version, All But Confirming 2027 Launch
The action game doesn't currently have a release date
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· Jul 10, 2026
Sony Santa Monica confirms "God of War Laufey will be available on disc" despite PlayStation's war on physical
Sony Santa Monica confirms "God of War Laufey will be available on disc" despite PlayStation's war on physical
Digital Trends
· Jul 10, 2026
Well… at least God of War Laufey is getting a physical disc
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that God of War Laufey will be released on a physical disc, offering welcome news for collectors amid growing concerns over digital-only game releases.
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· Jun 26, 2026
‘Project Hail Mary’ Physical Release Arrives Later This Summer
The smash hit Ryan Gosling sci-fi tale arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD in August, with a SteelBook gift set following in October.
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· Jul 1, 2026
‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity’ Sets July Premiere on Hulu, Disney+, Viz Media Reveals (EXCLUSIVE)
Viz Media will premiere “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity” on July 25, streaming exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets. The installment continues the adaptation of Tite Kubo’s bestselling manga and advances the franchise toward the close of its long-running Soul Reapers saga. As concealed truths about the []
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Related coverage for "God of War Laufey Physical Disc Release Confirmed, Suggesting 2027 Launch": Wolf's Gaming Blog — God Of War: Laufey Will Launch Before January 2028, Confirms Santa Monica. Kotaku — God Of War Laufey Promises Physical Disc Version, All But Confirming 2027 Launch. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WFriTGcW9frGoBHGKfkQxV.jpg — Sony Santa Monica confirms "God of War Laufey will be available on disc" despite PlayStation's war on physical . Digital Trends — Well… at least God of War Laufey is getting a physical disc. Gizmodo — ‘Project Hail Mary’ Physical Release Arrives Later This Summer. Variety — ‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity’ Sets July Premiere on Hulu, Disney+, Viz Media Reveals (EXCLUSIVE)